Multi-function powered speakers are all the rage in 2017, and no other company has been more at the forefront than Audioengine. They have been making affordable, great sounding, and versatile powered monitors since 2005, along ...

Canadian heavy hitters Bryston surprised everyone a few years ago with their introduction of a speaker line, which now, after wide acceptance and a slew of positive reviews, are considered class leaders in ...

There have never been more purveyors of audio cables marketed to the audiophile community than there are currently. New companies appear monthly, and at every audio show there are new smiling faces displaying ...

In 2016 network file players and streamers are king. This is because just about everyone who has done comparisons has found that mass produced, consumer grade, off the shelf computers are not state of ...

It is no secret that digital audio transmitted via USB is not perfect. USB was never intended for high performance audio, but eventually overtook S/PDIF as the most common connection method. Virtually ...

Marantz has been on a serious winning streak with their recent line of SACD players/DAC combos, streamers, receivers, home theater line, and stand alone DAC models. Especially the HD-DAC1 DSD DAC headphone ...

We all want the best when it comes to our home theater components, but sometimes practicality gets in the way. Maybe you've got an AV rack in your main viewing room, but when it comes to more limited spaces, smaller components can really help out.

The AV7005 is the new flagship preamplifier from Marantz, and deservedly so. It's got six HDMI 1.4 inputs that support 3D and an audio return channel as well as a pair of similarly capable outputs. The 7005 handles HD audio of all kinds and includes support for Dolby ProLogic IIz.

Digital rights management (DRM) is a controversial topic. It was initially present in nearly every audio provider when music first went digital, but has since gone by the wayside on both Amazon and iTunes. Movie companies seem to be a bit more concerned about their files and are teaming up on the universal DRM service now known as UltraViolet.

It's incredibly rare to find someone with a Blu-ray collection that doesn't have some DVDs lying around too. It's also rare to find an audio junkie that doesn't at least have a few SACDs. The latest player from Marantz are built to satisfy those needs.

3D televisions, Blu-ray players, and compatible receivers have been out for a few months now, but there's still quite a bit of confusion on the consumer side. There's also a lack of awareness when it comes to actual pricing and what 3D really does.